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The Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist I performs non-invasive diagnostic procedures and tests using cardiovascular imaging equipment. This role involves preparing and performing diagnostic procedures, ensuring patient safety, and effectively using imaging equipment to drive optimal care outcomes. The technologist works under close-to-moderate supervision and plays a crucial role in acquiring and analyzing patient diagnostic data.
Responsibilities
- Performs and reports results of non-invasive peripheral vascular diagnostic procedures.
- Ensures positive patient identification and promotes a safe, clean, and secure hospital environment.
- Reads, comprehends, and transcribes imaging order, engaging with vascular surgeon or radiologist when necessary.
- Interviews patients to understand risk factors and prior medical history.
- Selects appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters using extensive knowledge of human anatomy, pathology, and imaging equipment capabilities.
- Measures, evaluates, and records gradients using pressure measurements recorded with Doppler ultrasound system.
- Reviews and charts record of care into electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
Qualifications
Required
- Registered as a Vascular Technologist (RVT or RVS) or a more advanced cardiovascular imaging registration (RDCS, or RDMS)
- BLS certification
- Experience using electronic medical records (EMR) tools
Preferred
- Experience with EPIC and CV-Synapse EMR tools
About UNC Health Care
UNC Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, offering integrated health services.
Full Job Description
**Description**
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Summary:
Using cardiovascular imaging equipment and standards, the Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist prepares and performs non-invasive diagnostic procedures and tests used to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data under close-to-moderate supervision. By interviewing and preparing patients with in-depth understanding of the equipment and procedures, this role ensures effective, safe use of this equipment and drives optimal care outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Performs and reports results of non-invasive peripheral vascular diagnostic procedures.
- Ensures positive patient identification. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all, including the application of standard precautions and principles of infection control.
- Reads, comprehends and transcribes imaging order, engaging with vascular surgeon or radiologist when order is unclear, complex or warrants deeper review.
- Interviews patients to understand risk factors and prior medical history components that may warrant a more in-depth examination for safety.
- Selects appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters using extensive knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and the capabilities/limitations of both imaging hardware and specific imaging sequences.
- Measure, evaluate and record gradients using pressure measurements recorded with Doppler ultrasound system.
- Review and chart record of care into electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Registered as a Vascular Technologist (RVT or RVS) or a more advanced cardiovascular imaging registration (RDCS, or RDMS)
- BLS certification
- Experience using electronic medical records (EMR) tools
Preferred
- Experience with EPIC and CV-Synapse EMR tools
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**Job Details**
Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Cardiovascular Diagnostics
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.